ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area EARTHQUAKE in NZ 7.0

An article (with a heap of pictures) on the damage around the Canterbury area:
HERE.

That was a bad earthquake in Christchurch, glad that you guys are all right.

Didn't feel a thing in Auckland, that is a massive job in cleaning up and rebuilding.

Be glad that CHCH still has overhead 66kV feeders going into town.

Imagine HV cables being torn apart as grounds move and repairs are to be made.
OH cables at least have a bit of give in them and can be repaired a lot quicker too.

All the best with the rebuild for now.

I was looking at these last night

We are still having after-shocks here, we had two last night in the space of about 16 minutes and one this morning.
I don't think the plates have quite settled down yet.

People seem to be rather on edge here at the moment, not knowing what is going to happen next.

BTW, thanks guys in hindsight for the birthday wishes, I'm not likely to forget this one in a hurry!

Glad you're both OK!!

They say building codes are written in blood, and seismic codes are no exception. I'm not the least bit surprised the new homes withstood the quake far better than older homes. It's not just masonry vs wood either, but the way the structures are supported and reinforced. BIG differences between new and old.

A modern house may still sustain damage during a severe enough quake, but if the occupants escape alive, it's done it's job.

I had NO idea you lived in NZ too. My appologies to all of the posters who were directly affected by the quake.

LarryC

PS: I guess Trumpy just posts too much to let anyone else get their .02 in.

Well, it's Deja Vu all over again.

Glad you're ok Mike.
150 dead and it will get worse.
This is a major disaster.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/pic...in-the-city-of-Christchurch.html?image=1

Just saw the news on AOL homepage now. Glad you're OK Mike!!

Just saw the news on AOL homepage now. Glad you're OK Mike!!